Chain Maintenance
 

Hi as you can see im new to the forum although i have been reading alot posts as a guest.
I have a K5 and want to know how often i should clean/oil the chain???

This is my first bike and i am having to learn alot fast!

You should l00b your chain at least once a week.

Buy a scottoiler, it l00bs the chain for you and it cleans it at the same time, not to mention that it extends the life of your chain by at least 2 times. Cost = £60

If i recall the book says every 600 miles in dry weather, more often in wet. I generally clean mine with WD40 and lube every, or every other week (doing around 100 miles a week max).

You really can't lube it enough and Deejay's suggestion of a Scotoiler is spot on if you wish to greatly extend the life of your chain and sprockets.


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Depends on the conditions you're riding in and how long your journeys are. When I don't have an oiler I'll lube my chain after every run and when the chain's warm. But a Scotolier is the best option, it's easy, reliable and pays for itself!

I think i will be making a trip to my local dealer tomorow and find out a little more about the scotoiler

Thankyou :wink: